Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
AFB1BE
RGB
175, 177, 190
HSL
232, 10%, 72%
HSB
232, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 25
LAB
72, 1, -7
LCH
72, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 279
XYZ
43, 44, 55
LUV
72, -2, -11
HWB
232, 69%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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